A child has been taken to the hospital after being struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run crash in Orange County, officials said.

It happened around 3:30 p.m. Friday, near the intersection of Pershing Avenue and Woodgate Boulevard. It's in the area of Ventura Elementary School.

An unknown black-colored vehicle struck the child and a sign and left the scene, according to the Orlando Fire Department.

The child was taken to Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children with minor injuries.

If you have any information you are urged to call Crimeline at (800) 423-TIPS (8477).